Sonya Schryer Norris

Coyote Ate the Stars-Award Winner

Originally posted on Finnian Burnett:
Many years ago, a character popped into my mind and never left. He was a loner—obese, disfigured, quiet and full of self-doubt—but he had an inner well of strength that he almost knew was there. His name was Coyote Jones and for years, maybe even a decade, I tried to…

Notes from January Spiritual Direction

I met via Skype with JMD earlier this month. My biggest takeaway from the hour was to plan a little less for future sessions. I spent most of the time talking from notes, and what I hope to gain from this relationship is discussion and some external ideas. JMD does need background about me, butContinueContinue reading “Notes from January Spiritual Direction”

The Road to Character by David Brooks 1: Intro and Book Club Questions

There’s a book that I was introduced to at a church book club nearly two years ago that has really stayed with me. It’s called The Road to Character by David Brooks. He’s a NY Time op-editor, PBS NewsHour Friday commentator, NPR Newshour contributor, etc. A talking head, but a seriously thoughtful talking head. ThisContinueContinue reading “The Road to Character by David Brooks 1: Intro and Book Club Questions”

Best Offer I’ve Had in Months

Ramadan begins in early May. My church buddy Marie has offered to fast with me for a week of it this year. Yay Marie! Yay Ramadan! I ordered a book about fasting. It’s one thing to fast on your own, as you were taught by a devout Muslim. It’s another to pass along the properContinueContinue reading “Best Offer I’ve Had in Months”

100 Things About Me 10 Years Later 34-72

34. My math skills have steadily declined over the past ten years. I can barely count at this point. 35. Instead of selling or giving away used books now, we just buy more book shelves. 36. I belong to two book clubs. 37. Reality TV is my guilty pleasure. And I pretty much love allContinueContinue reading “100 Things About Me 10 Years Later 34-72”

Looking Back on 2018

Hubby’s big news this year is 1) he got his first deer! He got it during crossbow season. We’ve been enjoying a variety of venison dishes ever since. His buddy Joe and he have been invited to hunt on a local farm owned by another library employee and that’s where they got lucky. The twoContinueContinue reading “Looking Back on 2018”

Spiritual Direction I: December

This week I met via Skype with JMD, the spiritual director from The Hermitage. We’ve agreed to meet monthly through June with an option to renew for another six months. I’m very much looking forward to this process. I’m still recovering from a bad flu this week and I was too worn down to getContinueContinue reading “Spiritual Direction I: December”